Goshen College's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 stands at 88.94%, with 1,175 applicants and 1,045 accepted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate is also 88.94%, reflecting the same figures. Transfer applicants faced a lower acceptance rate of 52.03%, accepting 179 out of 344 applicants, while international applicants enjoyed a higher acceptance rate of 94.83%, with 55 of 58 accepted. Historical data shows a slight decline in overall acceptance rates from 92.77% in 2021 to the current rate, indicating increasing competitiveness.

Goshen College's overall acceptance rate for the 2023 application year was 88.94%, with 1,175 applicants and 1,045 accepted. This shows a slight decline from 90.96% in 2022, when 4,926 applied and 4,481 were admitted. Acceptance rates have been generally high and consistent in recent years, with figures like 92.77% in 2021 and 91.52% in 2020. However, notable fluctuations occurred as far back as 2018, where the rate plummeted to 9.56%, indicating potential variability in the applicant pool over time.
Goshen College's wait list acceptance rates for recent years are currently unavailable, with no data on the number of students offered a wait list position or those who were admitted. The historical records from 2019 to 2023 reflect a similar lack of specific figures, indicating that trends and rates have not been reported during this period. This absence of data suggests a potential stagnant wait list process at Goshen College, underlining the uncertainty for applicants placed on the wait list.
Goshen College's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 52.03%, with 179 of 344 applicants gaining admission. This marks a significant drop from the previous years, where the acceptance rates were remarkably high: 92.76% in 2020, 88.16% in 2021, and 87.83% in 2022. The average GPA of accepted transfer students this year is 3.5, indicating a competitive applicant pool despite the decreased acceptance rate. The trend suggests a tightening of admission criteria for transfer students at Goshen College.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 46.77% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 28.11% |
| Black/African American | 5.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% |
| Asian | 2.23% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2.63% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.39% |